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Asparagus is one of the healthiest and tastiest veggies, but it has a rather embarrassing side effect. Are you confused as to why your pee smells after eating this yummy green? Do you wish you knew how to mask the odor just a little? Well, urine luck! In this article, we’ll break down (pun intended) why asparagus causes its sulfuric smell, ways to combat the odor, and why, despite the reaction it may cause, it should still be a regular part of your nutritious diet!
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- ↑ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-asparagus-makes-your-urine-smell-49961252/
- ↑ https://www.health.com/condition/digestive-health/smelly-urine-causes
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7498302/
- ↑ https://www.everydayhealth.com/incontinence/incontinence-related-odor.aspx
- ↑ https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/asparagus-pee
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-does-asparagus-make-your-pee-smell/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27965198/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3002398/
- ↑ https://www.livescience.com/45295-asparagus-health.html
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